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1 Person Post Processor

SAFR Post Processor is a simple utility designed to apply some known corrections to person records added to SAFR via External Identity Synchronization. The following corrections are provided by this tool:

  • Remove sentinel facility code value of 999999 added via synchronization from AMAG.
  • Convert Decimal to Hexadecimal values of card id added via synchronization from Avigilon

This guide covers the installation and configuration.

1.1 Downloads

Download the following files.

SAFR Post Processor is built with the following python script and supporting files. These are not required. They are provided only if you wish to extend the script. These files are provided as-is with no support.

1.2 Install the Program

Place the following 2 files in a folder on the computer running SAFR.

  • postprocessor.exe
  • postprocessor.config

Test the file per instructions below. Once tested, install the files as a Windows Task per instructions below.

1.3 Create Windows Scheduled Task to run program

Open “Windows Scheduler” and create a new Task.

Under General give a name and set following settings so task runs in background:

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Go to “Triggers” and click “New…” and create an “At startup” trigger as follows:

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Go to “Actions” and crate an “At Startup” Action as follows:

Go to Settings tab and uncheck following boxed in red:

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Once created, manually start the new Task. Normally the task will start at Windows boot time.

If the configuration is changed, Start and Stop the Task in order to reload the new configuration.